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Richard Linklater Discusses 'Merrily We Roll Along' Filming Plans

Updated 2026-09-29 11:55 UTC 1 source Neutral

Director Richard Linklater discusses the upcoming film adaptation of ‘Merrily We Roll Along,’ which has been in production for 20 years. He provides an update on the project’s progress and future plans.

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Richard Linklater Says ‘Merrily We Roll Along’ Starts Filming Again in a ‘Few Months’ and Gives ‘Progress Report’ on 20-Year Production: ‘See You in 2040’

Richard Linklater doesn’t like to be asked about his upcoming take on “Merrily We Roll Along.” “When I was doing ‘Boyhood,’ we worked in complete anonymity. No one knew about the film. This one, because it’s a Stephen Sondheim musical, is very public. I will have to answer this question for 20 years

2026-09-29 11:49 UTC